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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.28, 658.44 and 455.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.28, 658.44 and 455.88 is: 630.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.28 : 658.44 = 455.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.28/658.44 = 455.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.28x = 658.44 × 455.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.28x = 300,169.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,169.63/476.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.24

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